While Black Friday isn't officially here yet, the major retailers aren't waiting and they're packed with great deals on ...

When dealing with an unlocked or locked phone, the question is whether or not the device can work on a specific wireless network that's different than the network the phone was designed to work on. An ...

Amazon has dramatically reduced the prices on a pair of unlocked smartphones for Prime members in exchange for receiving ads on their lockscreens. The phones are the new Blu R1 HD, available at ...

The advent of bring-your-own-phone wireless plans and the end of carrier- subsidies is fueling double-digit growth for carrier-agnostic handsets. According to a new report by NPD Connected ...

Tired of the restrictive carrier payment plans that often come with new cell phones? The top unlocked phones we've tested aren't tied to a carrier, offer you more freedom to roam, and carry less ...

FOX 11, Los Angeles - Do you know what an "unlocked" cellphone is? Here's your unofficial definition: A phone which isn't "software" locked to any specific carrier and can be used on the network of ...

The best smartphones all have something in common. To get one affordably, you’ll need to sign some kind of contract tying you to a wireless carrier. At least, that’s what you’re led to believe. Many ...

Jessica is a passionate content strategist and team leader across the CNET family of brands. She leads a number of teams, including commerce, performance optimization and the copy desk. Her CNET ...

If you’re like most technology buyers, you’re accustomed to purchasing locked smartphones — that is, phones that are restricted to the network of the specific mobile carrier from whom you purchased ...

Rumor has it Apple will start selling unlocked iPhone 4s in the U.S. starting Wednesday. It’s unknown how much the alleged unlocked iPhones would cost, or what networks would run on. For those ...

Cell phones are practically essential in today’s world, but not everyone likes to be tied to a 24- or 36-month contract. With an unlocked cell phone, you can choose a pay-as-you-go or a contract-free ...